The Amateur Theatre Troupe from Théâtre de Carouge returns to Chêne-Bourg with a new production where performers embrace the art of living within a symbolic garden. Amid fleeting and poetic moments, the audience will experience dialogues with the unseen, reimagined childhood dreams, crepes, verses from Racine, unique ballet and flamenco performances, and songs—all celebrating the beauty of everyday life.
In French.
Jeanne Spaeter introduces a unique concept: a romantic relationship structured by a contract with 14 clauses and a trial period of 365 days. Documented and shared on Instagram with the hashtag #relationamoureusedequalité, the project features Mike, the chosen candidate. On stage, the audience participates by selecting objects, asking questions, voting, and sharing laughs. This performance challenges perceptions of love while providing entertainment.
In French. Ages 16 and up.
Under the glow of a streetlamp, two students await an interview with Grisélidis Réal, set as part of their final studies. In a Beckett-inspired setting, they encounter sex workers, challenging their preconceptions. The play “Contre-jour” delves into the validity of discourses between theory and lived experience, commitment, and expression. Created by Mathi and Margot Le Coultre, this debut from Cie « La Poudre à lever » delves into the topic of prostitution, drawing inspiration from Grisélidis Réal.
In French.
Pling-Klang is an engaging performance featuring Mathieu Despoisse and Étienne Manceau, two circus artists and friends, assembling a shelf while playfully dismantling the usual narratives of romance. Through this shared activity, they humorously and tenderly delve into conversations and musings about love, offering a unique and delightful reflection to enjoy on your own or with others.
In French. Kids ages 10 and up.
FURTHER AFIELD
In collaboration with Classeek, the Septembre Musical welcomes two extraordinary young musicians, both alumni of the Classeek Ambassador Programme: flutist Rafael Adobas Bayog and pianist Giorgi Gigashvili. Together, they present an intimate recital blending French classics, Spanish songs, and works from their Filipino and Georgian heritage. From Poulenc and Prokofiev to San Pedro, Santiago, Kancheli, and more, each piece becomes a story carried by the breath of two promising young artists.
“État Sauvage” offers a theatrical experience where humor and discomfort intertwine. It follows two men, referred to as the One and the Other, who meet in a park transformed into a wild space, challenging violence and reason. The play delves into our inner barbarism and the delicacy of civilization through compelling performances, highlighted by intricate lighting and evocative music. Stéphane Jaubertie’s script is powerful and contemporary, crafting a disturbingly mesmerizing human tableau. The production has been awarded the first regional prize from Rhône-Alpes at the FESTHEA festival and closed the Avignon IF festival.
In French.
Actress and ceramicist Aurélia Lüscher delves into eco-friendly funeral practices by investigating the handling of human remains. With an artistic and playful approach, she challenges contemporary embalming techniques and documents a guide to environmentally respectful funeral economics.
In French. Ages 15 and up.
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